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May 24, 19767~. MINUTES OF A RECESSED MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARISANSAS, HAD AND HELD ON MAY 2l~, 1976 • The City Council of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas, met in a recessed session at its regular meeting place in West Memphis, Arkansas, at 5:3© p.m., on the 2ltth day of May, 1976. The following were present: Mayor Joyce Ferguson, Aldermen: D. M. Grimsley, W. L. Harris, J. ~. Hightower, A. 0. Holt, Pritchard Horton, J. C. King, and Thomas Dickerson; and City Attorney R. L. ~ni.th. Absent: Aldermen: Tilden Rodgers, R. T. Bentley, and R. S. Cosgrove. It being determined a quorum was present, the following proceedings were had to-wit: Mayor Ferguson announced nominations would be received for a City Treasurer. Alderman King, seconded by Alderman Dickerson, moved that Alderman Holt be appointed City Treasurer as of June 1, 1976, to the end of the year. Upon roll call vote, the voting was as follows: Aye: Aldermen: Grimsley, Harris, Hightower, Horton, King, and Dickerson. Nay : None . Alderman. Holt abstained. Alderman Holt submitted his resigation as Alderman as of May 31, 1976. Mayor Ferguson accepted Alderman Holt's resignation with regret, and complimented hin on his eer~r3.ce to the City. Announcement of appointment of an Alderman to fill the unexpired term of Alderman Holt by the Council was made. Upon inquiry by City Treasurer Fred Owen, Mayor Ferguson advised a letter had• been written accepting Mr. Owen's resignation. For clarification purposes, Alderman King, seconded by Alderman Grimsley, moved that accept resignation of City Treasurer Fred Owen as of May 31, 1976. Upon vote, the voting was as follows Aye: Aldermen: Grinsley, Harris, Hightower, Horton, King, and Dickerson. Nay: None . E~ccerpts from State Statutes pertaining to retirement of a City Treasurer we6~e read by the City Attorney. Alderman Holt, seconded by Alderman Grimsley, moved that give Mr. Fred Owen his retirement as requested $1.00.00 per month for the rest of his life. Upon vote, the voting was as follows: Aye: Aldermen: Grimsley, Harris, Hightower, Horton, King, and Dickerson. Nay: None. Alderman Horton brought to the Council's attention the Chairman of the Utility Committee is out of town, also the Vice-Chairman and another Alderman may be out of town, and a meeting is scheduled with Utility employees for May 26, 1976. After discussion, Alderman Dickerson, seconded by Alderman King, moved that postpone the meeting with the Utility employees due to circumstances until further notice, and set up another date. Upon roll call vote, the voting was as follows ; Ay®; Aldermen: Grimsley, Harris, Hightower, Horton, King, and Dickerson.y Nay: None. The Mayor and Aldermen expressed appreciation to Mr. Fred Oren for his service to the City as City Treasurer. Mr. Owen commented on duties of City Treasurer and ~ interest in the City. No further business being presented, Alderman Grimsley, seconded by Alderman Dickerson moved to adjourn. Upon vote, the voting was as follows: Aye: Aldermen: Grimsley, Harris, Hightower, Horton, King, and Dickerson. Nay : None . ~,~ ~ ~ ATTEST: CIT -~` MAYOR APPROVED: , ~~'~~ _,